Trade talk surrounding some of the NBA's most notable players may not come to fruition until the draft on June 27, but speculation is already starting to heat up.

While offseason news will be dominated by the decisions of soon-to-be free agents like Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Josh Smith and others, there is no shortage of top players on the trading block as teams look to give themselves an upper edge heading into free agency.

Mark Cuban's Mavs are looking to offload Marion's $9.3 million salary in order to make a big splash in free agency, and the deal may also include swapping Cleveland's No. 19 pick with the Mavericks' 13th pick.

The 35-year-old would bring both athleticism and unmatched experience to a Cavaliers squad that is lacking the latter. With a young nucleus of Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters and the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, they'll be desperate for leadership in the locker room.

Marion won't be the 20-points-per-game star that he was earlier in his career, but he's proven in his last few seasons with Dallas that he can still be a major contributor.

With the Mavs desperate to clear cap space and the Cavs looking to add quality players to their roster, this move might benefit both sides.

DeMarcus Cousins Wants Max Contract or Trade

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Never one to refuse stirring the pot, Sacramento Kings power forward DeMarcus Cousins has made a splash once again.

If anyone is used to downplaying serious trade rumors in the NBA, it's Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol. But with the Lakers struggling to find ways to woo Dwight Howard into re-signing as a free agent, a deal could finally be in the works.

Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio stated that the Lakers are desperately trying to offer Gasol in a move that will give them a first-round pick in Thursday's draft.

From everything I hear, they're trying. Dangling Pau to make splash. RT @JDMugno9: any chances lakers try to trade for a 1st round pick?